GATE EE 2018 Set 1 — Question 44
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The number of roots of the polynomial, , in the open left half of the complex plane is
Correct answer
(A) 3
Solution
To find the number of roots in the open left half of the complex plane (LHP), we use the Routh-Hurwitz criterion.
Dividing by 8:
1.Construct the Routh Array for the polynomial :
| Row | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 31 | 25 | |
| 1 | 14 | 73 | 200 | |
| -7 | -42 | -175 | 0 | |
| 8 | 48 | 200 | 0 |
2.Handle the Row of Zeros: Calculating the row coefficients:
Dividing by 8:
3.Differentiate the Auxiliary Equation: . We use the coefficients (4, 12) to replace the row of zeros in the row.
4.Complete the Routh Array:
| Row | Col 1 | Col 2 | Col 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 0 | |
| 24 | 200 | 0 | |
| -21.33 | 0 | 0 | |
| 200 | 0 | 0 |
5.Analyze Sign Changes: The first column of the Routh array is: 1, 1, -7, 8, 4, 24, -21.33, 200.
- Sign changes occur between: (1 and -7), (-7 and 8), (24 and -21.33), and (-21.33 and 200).
- Total sign changes = 4. This indicates 4 roots lie in the Right Half Plane (RHP).
7.Calculate LHP Roots: Total roots = 7.
Roots in LHP = Total roots - RHP roots - roots = .Thus, there are 3 roots in the open left half of the complex plane.Continue learning with Success Tracker
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